Middle East: prayer for peace
Pray for an end to violence across the Middle East. Pray for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation: for violence to cease, for protection from harm and for peace in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East. Please pray for continued safety for all people in mission in the region. See more prayer points from our partners […]
Middle East: underground church
The underground church in Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world. Ask God to protect the Christians living in Iran and to strengthen their faith in the midst of conflict. Pray for God’s light to shine through the church in Iran, bringing true freedom, healing, dignity and hope.
How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these pointers to guide and resource our prayers. Download a slide deck to share with your church Pray for peace, protection and wisdom: Pray for justice and freedom: Pray for Iranians […]
Iran: peace in uncertainty
Please pray for peace, protection and wisdom for the people of Iran amid violence and uncertainty. Pray for unfair arrests to cease and for innocent prisoners to be released. Pray for leaders and decision-makers worldwide to act justly, quickly and decisively to provide much-needed practical support for suppressed civilians. Pray for God’s light to shine […]
Palestine: peace across the region
Friends at Bethlehem Bible College ask for prayer for peace in their region and for wisdom among leaders. Pray for protection over civilians – especially children, the elderly and the displaced. Pray for the church in Palestine to be a faithful witness to Christ’s love and truth. Pray for students at Bethlehem Bible College to […]
Iran: in prison for following Jesus
Please pray for husband and wife Nayereh and Qasem from North Iran, who have both been charged with offences related to living out their Christian faith. Nayereh started serving two concurrent five-year sentences in December, while Qasem’s prison sentence is on hold while he has cancer treatment. Please pray for strength and encouragement for both […]
Middle East: literacy app
Partners J and R work in Bible translation in the Middle East, and share that they have recently published a draft literacy app for speakers of a local language. Pray for R to find people to test the app and for constructive feedback to help shape and improve it.
Jordan: training for young Christians
Please pray for training for 17 young people taking place at the beginning of February near the Dead Sea. Across the Middle East, thousands are eager to explore faith in Jesus, but seekers and new believers need to be supported and discipled. Pray for these 17 young people, from the province of Alexandria and the […]
Iran: protests
Please continue to pray for the people of Iran, where ongoing protests against the Islamic regime have led to more than 4,000 deaths (Human Rights Activists News Agency’s estimate) and untold suffering for victims’ families. Pray for God’s comfort for all those who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are still missing. Pray […]
Middle East: more violence in Gaza
This week, the BBC reported 17 more deaths at the hands of Israeli airstrikes, artillery and gunfire in Gaza. In total, at least 466 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 10 October 2025, the date of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pray for God to intervene so that this longstanding conflict is brought […]
Spiritual hunger in the Middle East
Spiritual hunger in the Middle East leading to “discipleship gap” say local Christian leaders
Iran: protests
Thousands of people are reported to have been killed during ongoing protests against the Islamic regime in Iran, and thousands more are said to have been arrested. With internet blackouts across the country news updates are unclear and communication confusion is adding fuel to the unrest. Pray for God’s peace and justice to cover Iran. […]
